I was lucky enough to win not one but TWO cruises, in just three days! I couldn’t believe my luck and since then I’ve decided to enter every cruise competition I can find on the internet.
I decided to create this list of every online cruise competition to make it easier for others to find cruise competitions and enter them online as well. I’ve even provided the answers to any quiz questions for you. Although I can’t guarantee that they’re correct! If you happen to be lucky enough to win a cruise for two and don’t have anyone to take, just shout this way because I’d love to come. Haha!
How to win a free cruise
Entering the competitions to win free cruises is easy. Just click on each of the links below and you’ll be taken to the competition entry pages. Just enter your details and off you go. And don’t forget to check your emails in case you win!
As I’m based in the UK, I have chosen cruise competions which are open to UK residents.
If you live in the US or Canada, take a look at this list of cruise sweepstakes for North American residents.
Free online cruise competitions
The competitions listed below are all free to enter online.
Win a £5000 to spend with Marella Cruises
Prize: A £5000 TUI travel gift card to spend with Marella Cruises. You’ll have the flexibility to book your dream cruise or a series of short cruises, for whenever you’re ready to travel.
Answer: 4
Closing date: 31st October 2021
Emergency workers can win one of 100 Luxury Seacation cruises
Prize: A 6-night cruise for two people in a balcony stateroom on Celebrity Silhouette departing from Southampton on 3rd July 2021.
This competition is only open to Blue Light Card holders who will be fully vaccinated by June 19th.
Closing date: 10th June 2021
Win a 6-night cruise on Celebrity Silhouette
Prize: A 7-night luxury summer staycation cruise for two onboard Celebrity Silhouette courtesy of World of Cruising. Departing from Southampton on 31st July 2021, the cruise will call at Liverpool and twice at Inverness.
Closing date: 12th July 2021
Win an 80s themed cruise
Prize: A 4-night Ultimate 80s Experience cruise for two people. Courtesy of Imagine Cruising, the prize includes accommodation in a mini suite onboard Regal Princess. The cruise departs on 5th September 2021.
Answer: Southampton
Closing date: 13th June 2021
See more themed cruises: The 61 best themed cruises for 2021, 2022 and beyond
Win a Douro river cruise with Riviera Travel
Prize: A 7-night river cruise for two people on Portugal’s Douro River. Courtesy of Riviera Travel and World of Cruising, this prize is worth over £5,000.
The cruise on MS Douro Splendour departs on 21st August 2022 and includes eight guided tours as well as return flights and transfers from the UK.
Closing date: 30th June 2021
Competitions with text and postal entries
Some cruise competitions are only open to people entering via text or post. I usually don’t enter these as there is a charge to enter by text and I think that entering by post is a bit of a faff. If I ever have to post anything it usually stays in my handbag for a few weeks until I pass a post box!
However, if you’d like to enter the competitions too, then please go ahead. The links to the competition details are below.
Win a Uniworld River Cruise
Prize: A 7-night cruise for two people worth up to £5,000, courtesy of Uniworld
Cost to enter: £2 by text message or free by post
Closing date: 9th June 2021
Have you ever won a cruise?
If you’re lucky enough to win a cruise in one of these competitions, please come back and let me know. I’d love to hear about it!
Who would you take with you if you won? If you have a friend or family member who loves to cruise, take a look at this list of gifts for cruise lovers to find the perfect presents for cruise lovers!
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I looked at MSC Virtuosa which is billed as all inclusive , but on their site I noticed that several eating options were classed as chargeable , for instance the burgers and hot dogs at the pool . These have always been included on all other lines I have been with. Be nice to see a report on this!!!!
Hi John. I’ll be on MSC Virtuosa next week so I’ll have more info for you then. Be sure to follow me on social media for updates, Instagram is where I like to hang out most: https://www.instagram.com/cruisemummy/ Jenni
I’m already booked on the first one!
The Sky Princess one looks perfect – entered 🙂
Good luck!
Thanks very much for sharing all these with us Jenni!
Well done on winning some great prize cruises. Sounds amazing 🙂
I’d love to know, did you win them through your cruise company ie for employees only or were you really lucky in beating thousands of entrants via an entry form?
Was there any skill involved?
Good luck for your winning your next cruise!
Thank you. There are some competitions which are only for travel agents and while I do enter those too, all the ones I post here are ones that anyone in the UK can enter. If any skill’s involved it’s only ever a quick Google of the answer which I do for you to save you time 🙂 Good luck!
Have always wanted to go on a cruise with my partner but we could never afford it. I have entered all so fingers crossed x
Good luck!
Ooooh I shall be entering them all ? thank you!
You’re welcome!